2021 LEXUS NX300h brake fluid

3887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Output control warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicl e in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicl e in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates the hybrid system has overheated
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Handling method
( P.420)

4298-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50.0 kgf)
while the hybrid system is operating.
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-
tion, or ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Rear differential (Rear electric motor)
Fluid capacity*1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-
tion, or ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*4.13 in. (105 mm) Min.
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Fluid type• FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
• FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

472Alphabetical Index
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Brake Hold .....................................................187
Fluid .................................................................. 429
Parking brake ............................................... 184
Regenerative braking ................................. 68
Warning light ...............................................389
Brake assist .....................................................272
Brake Hold .......................................................187
Break-in tips..................................................... 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 262 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 265
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 267
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch .......................................................................... 262
C
Card key .......................................................... 106
Care Aluminum wheels ...................................... 332
Exterior ........................................................... 335
Interior ............................................................. 335
Seat belts........................................................ 335
Cargo capacity........................... 161, 164, 424
Cargo hooks .................................................308
Cargo net hooks ..........................................308
Chains ..............................................................280
Child restraint system....................................47 Booster seats installation .......................... 53
Convertible seats installation.................. 52
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
Infant seats definition................................... 48
Infant seats installation .................................. 51
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 55
Installing CRS with seat belts.................... 51
Installing CRS with top tether strap..... 57
LATCH anchors ........................................... 55
Child safety ........................................................47 12-volt battery precautions .........355, 417
Airbag precautions.......................................37
Back door precautions...............................114 Child restraint system ................................. 47
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 27
Installing child restraints............................. 47
Moon roof precautions............................ 152
Power window lock switch .................... 149
Power window precautions .................. 149
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 113
Removed key battery precautions....370
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions ..........................26, 47
Seat heater precautions..........................299
Child-protectors............................................. 113
Cleaning ...............................................332, 335 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 332
Exterior............................................................ 332
Interior .............................................................335
Seat belts ........................................................335
Clock ..................................................................312
Compass ......................................................... 328
Condenser ..................................................... 352
Console box .................................................. 306
Consumption screen .................................... 99
Coolant Capacity ......................................................... 427
Checking ........................................................ 351
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 279
Warning light .............................................. 389
Cooling system...............................................351 Hybrid system overheating ................... 418
Cornering lights .............................................192
Coussins gonflables Modification et élimin ation en fin de vie
des coussins gonflables ......................464
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux ....................................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau ................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables pour votre enfant ................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables

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Replacing the battery...............................369
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) .............................................................272
Emergency flashers ....................................380
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................. 388
If a warning light turns on ..................... 388
If a warning message is displayed.....398
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 414
If the electronic key does not operate properly......................................................... 412
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............................................................................411
If the hybrid system will not start ........409
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 381
If you have a flat tire .................................. 402
If you lose your keys.....................................411
If you think something is wrong .........386
If your vehicle becomes stuck............... 421
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................................... 380
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....383
If your vehicle overheats ......................... 418
Energy monitor ............................................... 99
Engine .............................................................. 425 Accessory mode ......................................... 177
Compartment .............................................348
Engine switch................................................. 174
Hood................................................................ 346
How to start the hybrid system ............ 174
Identification number ............................... 425
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................................... 380
Ignition switch (power switch) .............. 174
Overheating.................................................. 418
Power switch ................................................. 174
Engine compartment cover .................... 349
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 427
Checking .........................................................351
Preparing and checking before winter .......................................................................... 279
Warning light .............................................. 389
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 84
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 426
Checking .......................................................349
Warning light .............................................. 389
Engine switch .................................................. 174
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function .......................................................... 272
Warning light .............................................. 390
EV drive mode................................................178
EV indicator ...................................................... 68
Event data recorder (E DR) ........................... 8
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 402
Tire pressure warning system ............ 359
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ................................................................ 429
Transmission.................................................428
Washer ...........................................................353
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ................................375
Switch................................................................ 196
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .......................................................................... 393
Front seat heaters........................................300
Front seats ........................................................132 Adjustment ......................................................132
Cleaning .........................................................335
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory ........................ 138
Head restraints............................................... 141
Power easy access system .................... 138
Seat heaters ................................................. 300
Seat position memory .............................. 138
Front side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 190

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Towing
Dinghy towing ............................................... 173
Emergency towing ...................................383
Towing eyelet ............................................. 385
Trailer Sway Control ............................... 273
Trailer towing ...................................... 165, 173
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 273
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) ............ 70 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake and discharge vents....................72
Location............................................................. 70
Specification ................................................. 426
Warning messages ......................................73
Traction motor (electric motor) ................67
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 273
Trailer towing ........................................ 165, 173
Transmission Hybrid transmission .................................. 180
Selecting a driving mode....................... 270
Trip meters ........................................................ 84
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.................... 375, 376
Turn signal lever .......................................... 183
Wattage............................................................ 431
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights .................................................... 312
Wattage............................................................ 431
Vanity mirrors .................................................312 Vanity lights .................................................... 312
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................ 424
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............272
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ............272
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 243
Downshifting ................................................. 183
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 252 Light reminder ................................................ 191
Open door ......................................................... 111
Seat belt reminder .....................................393
Vehicle sway warning ................... 222, 231
Warning lights ABS .................................................................. 390
Brake hold operated indicator ...........392
Brake Override System ........................ 395
Brake system............................................... 388
Charging system....................................... 388
Drive-Start Control.................................. 395
Electric power steering.......................... 390
High coolant temperature.................... 389
Hybrid system............................................. 388
LDA indicator ............................................... 391
Low engine oil pressure........................ 389
Low fuel level ...............................................393
LTA indicator ................................................ 391
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 389
Master warning light.................................394
Parking brake indicator ..........................392
PCS warning light ...................................... 391
PKSB OFF indicator ................................392
Seat belt reminder light...........................393
Slip indicator .................................................392
SRS ................................................................... 390
Tire pressure ................................................394
Warning messages ..................................... 398
Washer Checking .......................................................353
Low washer fluid warning message353, 398
Preparing and checking before winter .......................................................................... 279
Switch......................................................196, 201
Washing and waxing.................................. 332
Weights Cargo capacity ........................161, 164, 424
Load limits ...........................................164, 424
Weights .......................................................... 424
Wheels ............................................................. 367 Replacing wheels ....................................... 367